Within Tahoe National Forest, Meadow Lake Campground provides basic forest camping under US Forest Service management. The campground features standard toilet facilities and operates as an established site in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Located less than a mile from Meadow Lake Shoreline & Group Campground, this forest service site serves campers exploring the broader Tahoe National Forest system. The campground sits at elevation in California's Gold Country region, with access through forest roads typical of the area. Sterling Lake Campground offers an alternative option for those seeking lakeside camping.
Description
2 group sites accommodate up to 25 people each
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Location
Public CampgroundMeadow Lake Campground is located in California
Directions
From Sierraville: Travel south on Hwy 89 for 11 miles to Forest Road 7. Turn right and travel west to the Meadow Lake turnoff. Turn left on Forest Road 86 which becomes Nevada County Road 843 traveling south for approximately 10 miles. Most of the route is paved, but the last few miles are unpaved and becomes very rough.
Coordinates
39.40800064 N
120.50100097 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets



